Helen Wong’s Tours has slashed a massive $1000-a-couple off the price of a number of its China group tours later this year.

The China specialist of 27 years has reduced the price of its 14-day Yangtze Wonders itinerary to $3480 per person, twin share for tours leaving Shanghai on October 8, 22 and November 12, 2014.

Price of the Jewels of China itinerary has plummeted to $5020 per person, twin share, for departures from Beijing on September 13 and October 11. Return airfares from Australia are extra.

Both itineraries include a leisurely yet informative cruise on the Yangtze with Victoria Cruises as well as visits to exciting Shanghai and capital Beijing. and the home of the Terracotta Warriors, Xian.

The Jewels of China group tour also focuses on Chengdu, home of the giant panda breeding sanctuaries, as well as scenic Jiuzhaigou with its alpine forests and snow-capped peaks.

This latest round of hot specials only applies to new bookings, the sale ending on August 8, 2014.